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Steve Porter serves as Affiliate Professor of Spiritual Formation and Theology at Biola University, holding joint appointments with the Talbot School of Theology, Center for Christian Thought, and Institute for Spiritual Formation. He additionally teaches at Rosemead School of Psychology, reflecting his interdisciplinary academic profile spanning theological and psychological domains.
His educational qualifications include a Ph.D. from the University of Southern California, an M.Phil. from the University of Oxford, an M.A. from Talbot School of Theology, and a B.A. from Biola University. These credentials demonstrate rigorous training across premier institutions in both theological and philosophical disciplines.
Porter's research centers on theological methodology, sanctification doctrine, and philosophical theology, with particular emphasis on integrating psychological and theological perspectives. His work explores Christian spirituality through empirical and theoretical lenses, investigating character transformation mechanisms and spiritual maturity development. This interdisciplinary approach bridges evangelical theology with contemporary psychological science to address practical formation challenges.
His scholarly output reveals consistent focus on measuring spiritual formation, Holy Spirit's role in sanctification, and social justice intersections. Recent publications examine meta-theories of spiritual change, evidential aspects of spiritual maturity, and therapist-client dynamics in faith contexts, demonstrating methodological diversity across empirical studies, philosophical analysis, and theological reflection.
He maintains active membership in key professional societies including the Evangelical Theological Society, Evangelical Philosophical Society, Society for Christian Philosophers, Christian Association for Psychological Studies, and Society for the Study of Christian Spirituality, underscoring his engagement with both theological and psychological academic communities.
